15 Related Articles from 2019-07-22

84-year-old completes zip wire at Leeds Castle. Eileen Noble, 84, has become the oldest person to complete the Go Ape Treetop Challenge at Leeds Castle in Maidstone, Kent. Eileen was also the oldest person to run the London Marathon this year. Along with her three grandchildren, she took on the Treetop Challenge navigating the 400m course above the forest. Widow Eileen has run 19 marathons since 1989 when she ran her first at the age of 54. She was the oldest female runner in the London Marathon in 2018 and 2019, this year finishing in six hours 28 minutes. She still runs four times a week, as well as keeping fit by walking and swimming. >>

Ashley Roberts rocks a mint green suit as she strolls through London holding hands with Giovanni. Ashley Roberts, 37, was beaming as she strolled through London holding hands with Giovanni Pernice, 28, on Monday. The Pussycat Doll oozed style in a green suit as she left Global Radio studios. >>

Dad jokes are made funnier by the 'canned laughter' used by sitcoms such as Friends. Scientists from University College London said the findings held up in neurotypical people and in those diagnosed with autism. >>

Father Christmas impersonator, 67, who tipped the scales at 21 STONE. Michael Mackie, 67, Hampton, London - tipped the scales at 21-stone - although his bulk did come in handy when he landed a job as a Father Christmas impersonator in 2016. >>

Fire breaks out at mall in Walthamstow. A fire has broken out at The Mall shopping centre in Walthamstow, North London. More than 70 firefighters were called to the scene on Selborne Road, at around 7:40am. The cause is not yet known. >>

Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock showcases swimwear line alongside The Apprentice's Sian Gabbidon. The Little Mix star, 27, swapped the stage for her exhibition stand as she showcased her range of swimwear at the Pure London fashion show at London Olympia on Monday. >>

London mall owned by Capital & Regional evacuated after fire. Shopping center owner Capital & Regional Plc said on Monday The Mall, Walthamstow in London had been evacuated after a fire and firefighters were on site dealing with the incident. >>

London's last working shire horses revive centuries-old tradition of cutting rare hay meadows. Since the horses' reintroduction at Ham House, near Richmond in south west London, yellow rattle - a flowering plant and common indicator of a meadow in good health - is in abundance. >>

Shares in Ted Baker surge by more than 13 per cent after its exiled founder considers a buyout. Ray Kelvin, who still owns 35 per cent of the fashion business, is said to be supporting plans to take the company private after more than two decades on the stock market in London. >>

Video: 'Hellish scene': Residents told to keep doors and windows shut. Local residents in north east London are being urged to keep doors and windows shut to keep smoke out as crews tackle the fire. Around 150 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at Walthamstow shopping centre. >>

Video: 125 firefighters tackle huge blaze at shopping centre in London. Around 125 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at a shopping centre in north east London. Local residents are being urged to keep doors and windows shut due to smoke. >>

Video: BBC's Poldark delivers anti-slavery speech in final season episode. Inspirational scene from BBC's Poldark where the titular character gives an anti-slavery speech to London's parliament to try to overturn the laws on the slave trade. >>

Video: Dramatic footage shows extent of Walthamstow fire. Smoke could be seen across the city as a fire broke out at The Mall shopping centre in Walthamstow, North London. London Fire Brigade said they were called at around 7.40am on Monday to Selborne Walk. >>

Video: Twenty fire engines called to the scene at The Mall in Walthamstow. Around 125 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at a shopping centre in north east London . >>

West Hampstead London pilates teacher Rhiann Keys convicted of fraud stealing £35,000 from client. Rhiann Keys, 35, of West Hampstead, north London, used one of her student's credit card details to buy 24 iPhones, holidays to Ibiza and a year's car insurance. >>